Charcoal SpectrumA study in color.
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Dark Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 109, 84, 64 · HSL 26.7°, 26%, 33.9%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #6D5440.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#6D54407.02:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37.8, 7.4, 15.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.0996
- HSL saturation
- 26%
- HSL lightness
- 33.9%
Aa On white · 7.02:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.99:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #000210 at 2.94:1.
Charcoal
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 0, 2, 16 · HSL 232.5°, 100%, 3.1%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #000210.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#00021020.67:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 0.7, 1.6, -5.9
- Relative luminance
- 0.0008
- HSL saturation
- 100%
- HSL lightness
- 3.1%
Aa On white · 20.67:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 1.02:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #E08F25 at 8.00:1.
Dark Rich Crimson
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 134, 42, 48 · HSL 356.1°, 52.3%, 34.5%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #862A30.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#862A308.80:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 31.7, 39.6, 18.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0694
- HSL saturation
- 52.3%
- HSL lightness
- 34.5%
Aa On white · 8.80:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 2.39:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #E08F25 at 3.40:1.
Soft Vivid Yellow
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 224, 143, 37 · HSL 34°, 75.1%, 51.2%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #E08F25.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#E08F258.13:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 66.2, 23, 63.7
- Relative luminance
- 0.3563
- HSL saturation
- 75.1%
- HSL lightness
- 51.2%
Aa On white · 2.58:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.13:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #000210 at 8.00:1.
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